Las Vegas to Zurich flight pathLASZRH

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Flight time9h 35m
Distance5,699
Heading035° → 137°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.5 right

While takeoff favors the left with Red Rock Canyon's cliffs, the right side wins overall thanks to the Alps appearing dramatically on final approach into Zurich, combined with glimpses of the Rocky Mountains during the early cruise climb when the flight path curves northeast over Colorado.

Takeoff · LASLEFTSpring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Las Vegas Valley floor
Landing · ZRHRIGHTSwiss Alps foothills, Lake Zurich, Uetliberg ridge

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region, Labrador coastline, and the North Atlantic Ocean before reaching Ireland and continental Europe

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Las Vegas (left side) — Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Las Vegas Valley floor

Takeoff from LAS

LEFT

Departing LAS on the northbound runway, the climb-out puts the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon's sandstone cliffs on the left, a striking contrast of red rock and desert basin. The right side mostly shows flatter desert and distant Sunrise Mountain, less dramatic in comparison.

Spring MountainsRed Rock Canyon escarpmentLas Vegas Valley floor
Aerial window seat view during landing at Zurich (right side) — Swiss Alps foothills, Lake Zurich, Uetliberg ridge, Rhine valley farmland

Landing at ZRH

RIGHT

On the westerly approach into Zurich (runway 28), the aircraft flies eastward with the Swiss Alps visible off the right side, snow-capped peaks rising south of the city. The left side shows the flatter Jura foothills and Rhine valley farmland, less visually striking.

Swiss Alps foothillsLake ZurichUetliberg ridgeRhine valley farmland

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Zurich (ZRH)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Zurich. While takeoff favors the left with Red Rock Canyon's cliffs, the right side wins overall thanks to the Alps appearing dramatically on final approach into Zurich, combined with glimpses of the Rocky Mountains during the early cruise climb when the flight path curves northeast over Colorado.

What can I see during takeoff from Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?

During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LAS on the northbound runway, the climb-out puts the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon's sandstone cliffs on the left, a striking contrast of red rock and desert basin. The right side mostly shows flatter desert and distant Sunrise Mountain, less dramatic in comparison. Notable sights include: Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Las Vegas Valley floor.

What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?

When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the westerly approach into Zurich (runway 28), the aircraft flies eastward with the Swiss Alps visible off the right side, snow-capped peaks rising south of the city. The left side shows the flatter Jura foothills and Rhine valley farmland, less visually striking. Notable sights include: Swiss Alps foothills, Lake Zurich, Uetliberg ridge, Rhine valley farmland.

How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Zurich?

The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes 9h 35m.

What does the Las Vegas to Zurich flight path pass over?

Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region, Labrador coastline, and the North Atlantic Ocean before reaching Ireland and continental Europe